Cosmetic imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cosmetic by the Republic of the Congo reached $9.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 537 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports cosmetic from
The largest suppliers were France (33%), Cote d'Ivoire (28%), Uganda (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+659% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 33% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.6M | 28% |
| Uganda | $756K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $717K | 7.7% |
| Tanzania | $372K | 4% |
| Togo | $327K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 2.4% |
| Nigeria | $191K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $178K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $168K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 92% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 4.1% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 3% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0.4% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 85% below the world average of $21.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo cosmetic imports (HS 3304): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported cosmetic worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (28%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (92% of the value) and 3304.91 (4%).
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